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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1895
Page
3
A former entrepreneur credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure with easing heart palpitations and improving health. She reports near immediate relief after the first dose, notes improved mobility, and recommends the remedy to others. The account cites a physician’s endorsement and widespread availability through practitioners.
A February fire in the Koestner building at 245 South Jefferson, center of a factory district, caused about 600000 in damage. The blaze trapped workers including 200 women and girls and many men. Eleven children were rescued unconscious from the Lancaster caramel factory as crowds fled. Losses were concentrated in Kaestner and Crane Elevator works with insurance covering most costs.
An explosion at the White Ash coal mine in Crnninios New Mexico locks the entrance trapping forty miners inside. A driver was found dead near the tunnel mouth. Rescue efforts are underway with authorities reporting the grim incident.
Commander Campbell urges admitting sons of deceased honorably discharged soldiers to the Grand Army as full members, keeping no permanent state HQ to save costs. Kansas has 16,114 members, six new posts in the last year as escapement work wraps up. Berlin dispatch suggests easy approach to Bismarck, while Henry Watterson and ex Governor Bob Taylor slated to lecture in Topeka around April 19. Also notes on Bonnet brushes, Russian silver belts, and Butter fork fashion with teaball stands. George Grossmith burlesque referenced.
Rain reduced attendance at the Associated Charities district visitors meeting at Mr. Van Cleve's home. Secretary Hues denies the accusations as false, while Edward Wilder condemns the proceedings as disorderly. A second meeting is set for Thursday to present the charges to Rev. B. J. Smith and President Smith.
The Topeka Municipal League will meet tonight at Trades Assembly Hall No 113 East Seventh Street. Officers may be elected if suitable candidates are found as nominations lag. Rev C M Sheldon will discuss Toronto municipality and its streetcar system with a general discussion to follow. Membership fee likely cut to 50 cents to cover expenses. Open to all interested in better government for Topeka.
The Gardenhire anti-pass bill cleared the senate 21 to 2 at 3 15 pm. Misa Turner reports from Scribner s Magazine staff at the Throop. Deputy assessors named by City Assessor Hale include F C Bowen Jesse Langston J W Tobias A Mc Gregor J D Coddington Thomas J Ross E A Edwards A W Waters HL Cook R B McMasters J M Steele A A Majors J F Snyder W A Hoge. Edison's Kinetoscope Exhibition noted with Isdies fencing and Mile Capitaine featured in a Wapeze performance. Senator Martin favored the land bill for second homestead entries for those who lost land through no fault. Phenix Shirt Factory at 112 East Sixth Street is listed.
Governor Morrill likely to announce the six judges for the new appellate court soon. Names floated include J. D. Mc Cleverty, Senator Dennison, George W. Clark, and others with Western and Northern district splits debated. Over fifty candidates are mentioned amid partisan maneuvering and district considerations. Fashion notes follow, predicting spring fabrics and styles after the political section.
Wheat and corn showed volatility with a small drop and quick rebound as better cable helped. May prices ranged around 54 44 for wheat, while corn and oats followed, with hogs steady to higher on fair buying and grain strength. Market receipts and futures shifted across commodities, with Kansas City and cotton figures noted and prices for live cattle and other staples listed in brief.
Hol ly Springs route to Florida via St Louis and Cairo Short Line from St Louis on Illinois Central to Holly Springs CG ML B Southern railway to Jacksonville and all Florida. Quickest line from Birmingham and direct to Atlanta Macon Charleston Savannah and southeast points. Through Pullman cars St Louis to Jacksonville. Call for Florida Folder at agent or write Geo E Lary. Washburn College report notes March 2nd. Seats at Sims Drug Store 607 Kansas Ave.
A dense list ad claims Liberal Groceries at 10th and Kans Ave and 109 East 6th St. offering 12 Ibs granulated sugar for 50c and many goods priced below competing stores by 15 to 20 percent. It notes a small claims department, mail order service, and same-day depot delivery with a broad, unspecified catalog of staples and canned goods.
A chaotic, ad filled page presents numerous farm tracts and city lots for sale near Topeka including 80 acres with orchard, 15 acres cultivated, and 60 cultivated acres with timber. multiple locations around Topeka, Marion Center, and surrounding counties. prices range widely and trades noted with houses, barns, and orchards. also listed is a hotel property on Kansas Avenue and various rental and exchange offers.
A. M. Creashes relocates his jewelry store from North Topeka to 427 Kansas Avenue, nearly opposite the post office. Pestless Wear notes the move and praises the shop’s good workmanship.
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